uncottoned

/ˌʌŋˈkɒtɪnd/ or /ˌʌŋˈkɒtənd/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the cotton or cotton-like covering from something, often a seed or a fibre.

“The farmer had to uncotten the cotton seeds before selling them to the mill.”

2. noun

a fibre or seed that has had its cotton or cotton-like covering removed.

“The uncottoned seeds were sorted and graded before being stored in the warehouse.”

Synonyms

  • de-cottoned
  • ginned

Antonyms

  • cottoned
  • flocked